Ukraine
As part of the Drone Deal, Ukraine will share with its partners its experience in using drones and protecting critical infrastructure. The initiative also includes joint production.
It will be warm and mostly dry in Ukraine over the weekend: up to +22 °C during the day, with fog in the morning. Kyiv is expected to reach +19 °C with no precipitation.
Ukraine must pay for orders of drones and missiles in October–November to ensure deliveries at the beginning of the year. The EU and the IMF support efforts to find the funds.
Andrea Maldera has finalized Ukraine’s squad for their opening Nations League match against Hungary. The Ukrainians will play in yellow kits in Budapest.
The United States proposed holding a technical meeting between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States in the Emirates. The date of the talks has not yet been determined.
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Elvin Aliiev became the European champion in the up to 65 kg weight category, while Hanna Okhota won silver in the up to 48 kg category. Ukraine has 4 medals.
Zelenskyy reported positive changes in the Lyman direction and other areas of the front. The Defense Forces’ operation continues.
Zelenskyy said that Trump considers Ukraine and Russia interested in ending the war. Kyiv insists on strengthening sanctions against Moscow.
Emmanuel Macron said that Russia could mobilize around 300,000 men after the elections.
Alexander Stubb called on Elon Musk to expand Starlink for strikes against Russian missile installations. He also outlined Ukraine's needs for the winter.
Egypt, India, Turkey, and Middle Eastern countries proposed unblocking the Black Sea. Ukraine is awaiting Russia's response.
Trump confirmed the final decision to grant Ukraine licenses to produce missiles for Patriot systems. The date of the transfer was not announced.
After the disaster, 56 Ukrainians remain missing, and there are no confirmed victims. The police have opened proceedings regarding 49 people.
The Russian state propaganda outlet "RIA Novosti" published a piece containing threats of a military attack and missile strikes against Lithuania, calling it "another short SMO. "
NABU stated that the video about searches at the home of the former head of the DPA was created using AI. The Bureau links the video to an information war and urges people to rely on official sources.
A Russian drone struck a high-rise building in Kyiv: a 14-year-old boy was killed and nine people were injured. Zelenskyy warned that before winter, Russia would only escalate if there was no pressure.
A virologist explained how to distinguish a cold from an allergy and when to see a doctor. Antibiotics do not work against viruses, while vaccination protects against the flu.
Lee Jae-myung said that Kyiv disclosed the transfer to Seoul of two prisoners of war from North Korea, contrary to the agreement on confidentiality. He warned of risks to diplomacy and security.
Trump and Xi Jinping discussed Russia's war against Ukraine at the White House. Zelenskyy asked Trump to enlist China in exerting influence on Putin.
On the night of September 25, Russia launched 295 drones at Ukraine; Ukrainian air defense forces shot down or suppressed 267 of them. Hits were recorded at 16 locations.
The NBU set the dollar exchange rate at UAH 44. 9729 and the euro at UAH 51.1220. On the interbank market, the dollar is trading within the range of UAH 44.95–44.98.
Over the past day, Russia lost 1,590 military personnel, 2 tanks, 3 MLRS systems, and 1,223 drones. The enemy's total losses reached 1,525,570 personnel.
On September 25, variable cloudiness without precipitation will prevail in Ukraine; rain is possible in the northwest. In Kyiv, temperatures will reach 15–17°C during the day.
The CPD reported on a large-scale propaganda campaign by Russia in the occupied territories ahead of the anniversary of the pseudo-referendums. The goal is to conceal the consequences of the aggression.
Serhii Beskrestnov said that distributed networks will protect Ukraine from a complete internet blackout. Local disruptions and higher service costs are possible.
The female seal pup was named Sally in honor of Ukrainian rescuers. Another pup has already been born near the station—a male.
Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko calls the EU’s disbursement of nearly €3 billion to Ukraine evidence of progress in implementing reforms. The funds were allocated under the Ukraine Facility.
Ukraine is preparing for various winter scenarios, having secured more than $2. 1 billion in support for the energy sector. Shmyhal said Kyiv is ready for a comprehensive truce.
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi and U. S. Chargé d’Affaires in Ukraine Paul Houston discussed air defense, weapons production, and protecting the energy sector. They also discussed LNG and risk insurance.